A pause in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon could help pave the way for a deal with Tehran. Follow along for live updates.

President Trump has said he may travel to Pakistan to oversee a peace deal with Iran. But a standoff in southern Lebanon threatens negotiations.

U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump ⁠on Thursday said that ​Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed ‌to begin a 10-day ‌ceasefire at 5 ⁠p.m. (2100 ⁠GMT), though he did not specify which ​day it would begin.

The comments came as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to be holding. Follow along for latest news updates and analysis.

Iran's foreign minister said ​on Friday that ‌passage for all commercial vessels through ​the Strait ​of Hormuz is declared ⁠completely open ​for the remaining period ​of ceasefire, in line with the ceasefire ​in Lebanon.

Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial traffic, a major step toward ending a war with the US and Israel that’s sent energy prices surging.

President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.

A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.